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12 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1900. OLDS & KING ..Curtain Sale Closes Today.. Judging from the past two days' selling there will be none left by night. At this season almost every home needs recurtalnlng to some extent, and our sale will enable all to buy at quite a saving from the regular prices OLDS TO STATE'S PRISON McDaniel Gets Maximum Term of Fifteen Years. ONCE BIORE PROTESTS INNOCENCE Jndgrc Gcorgrc Denies Motion for New Trliil Prisoner's Substantial Jtt.lsh.tn Protected. Prank E. McDaniel -was sentenced by Judge George yesterday afternoon to a term of 15 years In the penitentiary, -which Is the extreme penalty for manslaughter provided by statute, and to pay a fine of $500. His attorney, Henry SCBayner, Immediately gave notice of his Intention to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. McDaniei was perfectly calm, and received his sentence without any visible show of emotion. "When asked the usual question If he had any statement to make why sentence should not be pronounced upon him, he said: - "I have only this to say. Your Honor: I have told the whole truth in reference to all I know about this unfortunate mat ter. I know no more about the commis sion of this crime than Your Honor. The lp.st time I 6aw Miss Fitch she was alive and well. I parted wlthlier at the corner of East Sixth and East Hoyt streets, as I have testified. I never at any time enter tained anything but the kindliest feelings toward her. and she toward me. Every instinct within me dictated that I would protect her, and not commit the terrible crime with which I am charged. "I am now paying the penalty of my folly, but I have the undying consolation of knowing that I am not suffering for time commission of the horrible crime with i stood, and affidavits possibly made under which I am charged by this unjust ver- t the influence of some ulterior motive or diet. I have no alternative than to sub- animosity, and often prepared by skillful mlt myself to Your Honor's Judgment." and interested parties, must be carefully New Trinl Denied. scrutinized before being allowed to set Prior to pronouncing sentence, Judge as,de the re3ult of a solemn trial in open George denied the motion for a new trial, ' co"r ,, . holding that when a defendant seeks to I it appears Masten has a good reputa undo what has been done be must make ! tlon ,for truth and veracity, and It would it fairly evident that his substantial rights j reluIre a good showing on the part cf have been materially affected, which was ' ex Parte affidavits to overcome his positive not done In this case. Under our statute I statements in court of lack of bias 'n and state decisions It was stated that It I order to iet ae:de the former adjudication is a very grave matter for a Judge to set I thereon. Masten, on his voire dire, said aside a verdict. The law. does not pre- he was not biased, and hla subsequent sume in favor of defendant after trial has I recor strongly tends to show It. "While ripened Into conviction, like it does before I others voted for guilt In the first degree, and during trial. During the trial the ' he votod "ot sullty. He brought other court said, "the law is liberal and pre- ' adverse jurors down on a compromise, sumes the defendant: to be innocent until ' forcing them to it or he would stand out he is proved guilty; reasonable doubts forever on acquittal. Apparently he was should resolve In his favor; but solemn ' of material assistance in saving the de trials, ending in conviction, are not to be ! fendant from a verdict of murder, either set aside lightly on presumptions." j In the && or second degree, and by an Judge George went over the ground of the motion carefdlly, covering all of Its several points. He said: "Tno motion for a new trial in this cause is based, first, on insufficiency of ' evidence to justify the verdict. This has Apparently, after having absolutely saved been passed upon and overruled In the defendant from all possible danger of these motions made during the trial. There higher degrees. It is now sought, after a was evidence tending to show defendant's . verdict of manslaughter Is finally agreed connection with the alleged crime. Be- to, to make Masten the means of saving yond this the court has no power the ' defendant from the lowest grade also. The Jury, under our law, being the Judge of denial of Marcten that he had ever pre the facta. The responsibility rests upon judged this case against the defendant the Jury to pass upon the weight of the would seem to be borne out by his argu evldence. As to the facts, the law says ' lag against the other jurors who were for there must be trial by jury, not trial by ! conviction and voting constantly for de the Judge. To set aside the verdict on ) fendant's acquittal, this ground would not mean a new trial; l "The defendant was fortunate in this It would mean substantially the release of the defendant and dismissal of the charge against him. "The next ground relates to Juror Mas ten. Previous to the trial O. P. Masten was duly examined by counsel for defend ant, Masten swore substantially on his voire dire that he was away from here the first time for six weeks, and after wards returned home each week from Saturday night until Sunday night, and lieard something about the case at h6me; did not read papers while away; didn't remember of reading at home; did not talk with any one In reference to the tfacts; had no knowledge or information as to how Miss Fitch came to her death; could not say from anything he had read or formed in his mind whether the de fendant had anvthlntr tn fln trltVi 1t- tVint any impressions or opinion that he had ! that a murder was committed w.as a mero transitory opinion; that he had no bias against tho defendant, and would give him a fair and impartial trial. He an swered defendant's counsel that he be lieved that a murder had been commit ted, and that he "had never heard any thing to change his mind in regard to it," but that he didn't know anything of de fendant's connection with It. Defendant accepted him as a juror, and he was found qualified as a good and lawful jury man by the court, without objection. This finding and acceptance must surely stand unless this court is now clearly able to find that Masten went into tho caso as a juror biased and prejudiced against de fendant, to his special injury. The sub stance of various affidavits of defendant Is that Masten had previously stated that defendant was nothing but a corner loafer, and that he was guilty of mur der, and, while applying an opprobrious name to defendant, had said that defend ant ought to be hung on general prlncl p'es; that there was no question but that defendant was the guilty man, and that defendant's statements about his relations with the deceased would convict him any how. Some of these witnesses also state their Impression as to Masten's prejudice against the defendant. "This, if found to be true, presents a serious question. Masten denies all the charges, and says that he had trouble with one of the affiants, and that this affiant had a grudge against him; that he, Masten, was unbiased, and that the final verdict was determined solely from the cvidonce and the law on the trial, etc; that on the first ballot he was for acquit tal, and argued with the other jurors therefor, and never voted for murder In lther degree. Affidavits by leading cltl- 30 STYLES OF LACE CURTAINS In a variety of dainty and effective pat terns of Nottingham Arabian, Brussels Battenberg and Duchesse Effects 4 styles worth $2.35, now $1.87 pair 8 styles worth $2.75, now $2.12 pair 3 styles worth $3.50, now $2.78 pair 10 styles worth $4.50, now $3.50 pair 5 styles worth $7.50, now $5.60 pair All are 3H yards long and full -widths. A, 'timely bargain-chance no housewife should miss. & KING zens, such as Judge Sears, J. M. Arthur, Ralph TV. Hoyt, A. "W. Lambert, John Brooks, Judge Moreland, John A. Hauck and Newton Clark, as to the good char acter and reputatlon-Jor veracity of Mas ten, were duly filed;" also, 6ome Impeach ing affidavits. Six of the other members of the jury swear. In effect, that while half of the jury was for hanging, Mas ten was for acquittal, and argued strenu ously for acquittal, and, that defendant had nothing to do with the murder, and that he never would vote defendant guilty of murder. That he voted for acquittal for a number of ballots, and finally agreed to manslaughter, but threatened the Jury that, If they did not come to his terms he would vote not guilty. "Under our Constitution an accused has the right to an Impartial trial. The law to this end, in the creation o the Jury, Is careful that no one who has prejudged the cause shall be admitted on the .Jury, and gives the defendant full right o'f ex amination, and the Judge excludes before trial all who appear to be so disqualified and only admits those found duly quail fled. After trial it must appear, under the law and fact, evident that error was committed and that a Juryman was ad mitted who had already before trial pre judged the cause to defendant's substan tial Injury, before the result of the trial can be undone. The real question before this court now is whether such has really toeen the fact In this cause. After trial It must appear, In order to make a dis qualification of a juror ground for a new trial, that the service of such juror was calculated and did probably produce said Injur'. The court reviewed the law applicable to the case "that new trials are to be granted on the motion of the party ag grieved when his substantial rights are materially affected." Passing to the remarks said to have been made by Mastcn, the court said: "A man who, as the saying Is, 'shoots his mouth oft? easily, is apt to express him self sometimes without really hav.ng any opinion whatever. Affidavits of hearsay and recollections of months ago of con versations possibly imperfectly under agreement or mansiaugnter has, under our law, put the defendant on any new trial beyond the possible danger of again being in jeopardy either for his life or for life imprisonment, however guilty he may be. i cause in being represented by one of the most faithful and efficient of trial lawyers. who jealously 'guarded every Interest pos sible. It was an exceptionally long trial of three weeks' duration. No objection was found to anything In tho court's final charge to the jury, and while this motion for a new trial nominally Is based on er ror during the trial, duly excepted to at tho time, not a single error Is now pointed out to this court on the argument of the learned counsel for the defendant, and it must be assumed there were no errom. and now to set the trial all aside becauee- of affidavits filed concerning matters oc- I currlng months before the acceptance of one of the jurors. Is asking considerable, and, on the showing made, this court cannot see its way clear to grant it, and the motion for a new trial is therefore denied." WILL CLOSE AT 6 P, M. Leading: 3Iilllnery Store Have Joined the .Movement. Millinery stores are now coming into the Retail Clerks' Association, under the agreement to close places of business at C P. M.. except Saturdays, and before cer tain holidays. Different branches of busi ness have come In one after another until but few are left outside. The agreement being circulated among the millinery stores has been signed by nearly all tho prominent dealers, and reads as follows: "Whereas, it Is deemed advisable, and for the best interests of the. millinery bus iness and employes engaged therein in the City of Portland, Or., to close the business hours at C o'clock P. M., save and except baturdays; now, therefore, we, the under signed, and each of us, agree to close our stores at C o'clock P. M. on each and every day of the week, save and except Saturday, and to cease doing business at said hour." When all the millinery stores are within the fold the association will not have much more campaigning in new territory. The work then will be devoted to keeping all closed after 6 that have signed, and to secure every name In the various branches of business included in the agreement. The clerks think this will easily be accomplish ed, as the sentiment recognizing the fair ness of their requests Is constantly spread ing, as people learn the objects of the as sociation. not" "Hunger is the best sauce." Tou will have a. good appetite if you take Hood's Sarsaparilla. - " . Suede Gloves The swell .gloves for this season arc the Suede .gloves. The most exacting and careful dressers demand these soft velvety .gloves, and wear nothing else. I Pastel shades in Suede .gloves are most in fevor. SUEDE Theodore frj jr 3-cIasp overscam J) 1, 4, J Ui SUEDE 2-clesp pique... JjM.jl) PF SUEDE 3clasp overseam 4) ,3ll Dl SUEDE Trefoussc 2'dasp pique. 2.00 pr Spring Hosnefornishiog Sale LACE CURTAINS, TAPESTRIES, DRAPING MATERIALS, SASH CURTAINING, PORTIERES, COUCH COVERS, AT VERY ATTRACTIVE PRICES A splendid assortment of new up-to-date floods to select from. 9 e 0 0 tote i9t8aeet99teeeeefsecsttes9cee A CHECK TO TRAD Philippine Customs Duties Shut Americans Out.- EUROPE CONTROLS THE BUSINESS Abolition of Tariff "Would Divert Commerce to These Shores, Snya Harry JLewis. Harry R." Lewis, ex-secretary of the Portland Chamber of Commerce, has re turned from the Philippine Islands a firm advocate of free trade between the "United . States and the new possessions in the Pa- clfic Having investigated trade condl- tions on the Islands for nearly a ear, he is convinced that American merchants will stand no show until the duties col lected on Imports from this country are removed. Under the present sstem of tariffs, European merchants are on an equal footing with American merchants, and they control nearly all the trade. The Government continues these rates in force on the ground that they are a m.lltary necesslty, or that they are justified for military reasons, but this military neces sity, If such It may be called, is operating to keep American goods out of the Philip pines. Mr. Lewis Relieves that If Ameri can products are admitted free and foreign goods compelled to pay the national tariff, the stream of trade will be turned from Europe to these shores. Discussing commercial conditions in the Philippines, yesterday, Mr. Lewis said: "It Is beyond question that unless the goods of the United States can be Intro duced into the Philippines at a nominal charge or free of duty, it will be utterly impossible to displace the European prod ucts now holding 92 percent of the trade of the islands. As long as a high tariff is in force the European countries can better afford to pay the duties than the United States. "What Is needed is free trade between the United States and the Phllppines. .The Islands are as much a part of the United States as Oregon, and are entitled to unhampered commercial re lations with this country. "The only way to. do a successful busi ness with the Philippine Islands Is to send special men to investigate conditions and introduce goods, and then make connec tions with an Importing house already es tablished, or to .warehouse a supply which could roe added to by monthly shipments covering the demand. Orders from mer chants to be filled In the United States cannot be successfully handled owing to the great length ot time consumed in com munications and the delivery of the goods. Many of the products of the United States, while sufficiently well packed to meet all the demands for con sumption in this country are absolutely unsalable in competition with 'packed goods shipped by European exporters to tropical countries. Some of our jellies, pickles, jams and preserved fruits look like a lot of trash In compar'son with similar goods sent from Europe. We have all to learn In the matter of packing our goods for export, so that they will be presentable when put on the market. Be fore I left Manila I had dinner at tho house of a native merchant. On the table were preserves from England, cheese from Holland, mushrooms from France, and every variety of foreign condiments, but absolutely nothing but beer from America. .These Filipinos are very particular about what they buy. They will not buy poorly packed goods If they can get well-packed goods. The people, particularly the well-to-do classes, do not object to price if they can get an Inviting article. "Tho United States Army is shipping to Manila a very large range of all food products. Owing to the laws of the United States, which permit the purchase by officers and soldiers of these goods practi cally at cost, the temptation -4s very strong for soldiers and even officers "to purchase and dispose of the goods to pri vate parties" at a small advance on the cost. Owing to this fact, it has been found unprofitable to Import these goods in anything but very small quantities, as tho market Is continually disturbed, and in many Instances utterly destroyed, by the supplies secured from soldiers. Should, however, the United States permit the entry of American products free of duty, this, competition would be of small mo ment, and. in my opinion, no one should attempt .any business in the lints covered by tho United States Commissary until they can enter upon practically equal terms. "The Government has established in various parts of the City of Manila, Ho Ho, Cebu and other ports what are known as commissary salesrooms. In Manila, for Instance, the soldier goes to the sales room, purchases a limited supply of goods and takes them to Chinatown, to a place popularly known as the "Sink," which Is equivalent to what we call a "fence" In this country. The Chinese then peddle the goeds among the retailers, hotels. restaurants and private families, at a prie considerably under the price at which the same goods can be imported. The officers accomplish nracticallv the same re- suit by givng orders on the commissary to restaurant-keepers, hotels and clubs. Take, for example, condensed" milk, which TODAY DISPLAY IN CLOAKROOM OF NEW 'JACKETS fP REEFERS FOR CHILDREN NEW CUT PRICES ON FOULARD SILKS Our prices on all makes of Fou lards are absolutely the lowest Choice designs and colorings Most stylish Foulards made. NEW BUD VASES ROSE BOWLS FLOWER VASES ART DEPARTMENT Second Floor FQULARDINES Another b$ lot received, OC 0 New in styles and colorings j3C Yard. is very largely used at Manila. It is sold at the commissary stores for $1 0, gold, per dozen. The Eagle brand of condensed milk costs in the United States about $5 a case of our dozen tins. This would cost in Manila, with duties 57 59, Mexican, per case, and including freight, about 510. The margin is sufficient to induce a very considerable traffic among the soldiers. Thus this particular brand of condensed milk Is sold to the soldiers for $7 50 for four dozen tins, whereas the Manila merchant pays J10 for the same goods laid down, thus givng the soldiers an advantage of 12 SO per case in cost. This same ratio of profit holds good in almost every class of goods handled by the American com missary. "The military commission that fixed, the customs duties at the Port of Manila did go upon the supposed basis of the old Spanish tariff, which had long 'been In use. Spain, some years ago, placed upon food products a specific duty, which was Intended to be prohibitive, against all other countries. The food products of Spain were admitted upon a basis which has advanced from 2 per cent ad valorem up to the time of the rebellion of 1S35. when it had reached S per cent ad valorem, i escaping, of course, the specific duties imposed against other countries. This gave Spain practlcaly a monopoly of the trade, and furnished the islands compara tively low prices. Further to increase the revenue from, the Islands, a consump tion tax was also levied upon various food products, and to keep up the expense of building the artificial harbor at Manila there existed a 10 per cent duty upon the amount of the specific duties imposed. The military commission appointed by General Otis Imposed a military contribution In the form of customs duties, which fixed upon all articles the prohibitive specific dutyf the 8 per cent ad valorem, and this upon an arbitrary valuation, which In many cases is five times the actual value of the goods involved. It retained also the consumption tax and the 10 per cent for building the harbor, upon which not a dollar's worth of work has been done for some years. "I shall take a well-known article, fa miliar to everybody, which will Illustrate the working of this military contribution. A case of tomatoes, costing In the United States 54, Mexican, weighs, net, 24 kilos, of 2 1-5 pounds each. The valuation per kilo fixed by the Book of Valuations is $L The specific duty Is 20 cents per kilo. The 10 per cent for harbor construction for the specific duty amounts to 2 cents per kilo. We have, therefore, a case of tomatoes costing ?4, Mexican, to which add the specific duty of $4 SO. also 8 per cent on a valuation or $24, which Is 51 92; also 10 per cent for harbor construction upon the specific duty, which Is 4S cents, freight and landing charges, SO cents, so tha,t a case of tomatoes land down In warehouse at Manila actualy costs 512, Mexican, or three times its cost price in the United States. 1 J.ne result of the working of this mill j tnry contribution is that the food costs so mgn mat it can he used only by the wealthiest people, and the consumption Is corresponaingiy small. A can of toma toes worth 25 cents In Mexican money in Portland, Is retailed In Manila at between CO and 65 cents. It i3 plain to see that no poor person can buy canned tomatoes at this price. These duties should be modi- i fied Immediately, so that the neonle can De provioeu witn a necesasry variety ot food at moderate cost. The position which General O'ls takes when appealed to for modification of the military contribution. Is that It fs a time of war, and not of business, and these burdens must be borne patiently until Congress enacts laws for the government of the Islands. "Portland Is recognized throughout the Orient as the cheapest flour and lumber port In the world, and with adequate steamer facilities 'can control the trade of the Orient In those articles which would naturally force the purchase of general merchandise In almost every branch repre sented in the Northwest. Portland la in a position to develop an enormous trade in the Orient. There is a market in the Phllppines for everything the Northwest produces." 'AT THE METROPOLITAN. "My Prccion Bnbj" a Irfmjrliter Prodnclngr Comedy. At the Metrooolltan this week the stock company is playing Burnard's comedy, "My Precious Baby," to laughter-loving audiences, who fully enjoy It. The lan guage and situations are so blended as to keep the auditors on the outer edge of good nature at all times, and the company seems to be most happily cast It Is the best play the management has offered dur ing their season, and as a laugh-maker. It has been the most successful. All the favorites of the company are seen to ad vantage, and Miss Cooper's catchy melo dies are specially apropos. The comedy is on all this week. Few nesrintered. Report comes that very few have regis tered so far in the Pleasant Homo dis trict, where there is a large settlement Many out there have declared that thes will not register on account of the dis tance to go to do so, although they can register at Gresham, only six miles away. Some voters who .have tried to register have failed on account of not having the j naturalization papers. They say that their papers were cent to "Washington when they took up Government land, and thai the papers nave never been returned, and 1 they do riot know how to get them. TODAY ONLY Satin Raye Poult de Sole A light-weight, silky fabric of dainty texture, with cords and stripes of satin and rich Persian designs on light and dark grounds, In all the latest fashionable shades, a beautiful fabric for Shirt "Waists and Summer Dresses. 52c Yard Pillows 16xl6-!nch Cretonne and fan cy covered Pillows, filled with silk floss; special, each New line of Tapestry cush ion covers; each 22c 76c Carpet Dept All-Wool Art Squares S 1-2x3 yatfds, each. $4.15 3x3 yards, ench $4.05 3x3 1-2 yards, each; $5.80 3x4 yards, each ...$G.OO 3 1-2x4 yards, each $7.70 4x5 yards, each $11.00 Today's Shoe Special Misses' Kid Shoes, laco or J button; sizes 11 to 2; per J J pair. t '- MEIER IN THE SEVERAL COURTS JAMES F. MUSE ON TR1AI. FOR, EM BEZZLEMENT. Jury In the Salt Against Ainsvrorth. National Bank Falls to Agree Court Notes. James F. Muse was placed on trial in the Criminal Court yesterday on an in dictment charging him with embezzlement of 5620 from the Title Guarantee & Trust Company, March 1, 1S99, while he was em ployed as bookkeeper for tho company. T. T. Burkhart testified from the cash book that $620 entered as having been paid to a Mr. Schiller was not so disbursed. Evidence In the case was also given by J. Thorburn Ross, and a letter of ac knowledgment written by the accused was offered in evidence. There was also testimony that when the defendant first entered the employ of the company he was paid but 535 per month. Muse is at tended in court by his wife and other relatives. His attorneys, A. King "Wilson and O. A. NMl, are making a vigorous de fense, and are trying to establish that as tho Title Guarantee & Trust Company was reimbursed "by a bond company, that the money embezzled is therefore the prop erty of the bond company, and not of the former concern, as alleged in the in dictment. "W. A. Munly Is assisting Mr. Giltner in the prosecution. Muse absconded after taking the money, and was recent ly apprehended at Kansas City. He was a regular church attendant, of good moral standing, and good hablt9, as far as known, and his defalcation occasioned much surprise. JUItY DISAGREES. Gallet's Salt to Recover Ttlust Be Tried Agraln. The Jury in the suit of Henry Gallet against the Alnsworth National Bank was unable to agree, and was discharged by Judge Sears yesterday morning. The Jury stood seven to five at the finish, and one time, it is stated, voted nine to threa for the plaintiff. The time for the next trial has not yet been set. Prohate Court. "Warren J. Holman and Charles Holman, executors of the will of John "W. Holman, deceased, were ordered to pay to Louzzetta B. Holman, the widow, $600 for her sup port and that of two minor children. Tho amount is to be paid $100 at this date, and $50 per month hereafter. The court found that the property set apart for the widovc is Insufficient for her support and of the miner children, and that by the will and deeds practically all of the estate has been devised to parties other than the wife and her children. August Scherllnr and E. Holman. cred itors of the estate of Leo Knuddc. de ceased, have filed their consent to the ap pointment of Albert M. Knapp as admin istrator in preference to Leo Hamerlynck. Harriet E. Thayer, administratrix of the estate of Darwin Thayer, deceased, filed her final report, showing $S24 on hand and certain shares of stock. She states that the children have transferred to her all of their right and titlo and Interest to the property. F. Breske has filed a claim against the estate of Barbara Schneider, deceased, for $30 for finding a purchaser for lots 9 and 10. block 25, Alblna, for $600. Kasper Sattler, executor of the will of Anna Voos. deceased, filed a report and asked for an order of distribution to the legatees. Tho receipts were $3119, and the disbursements $2939, leaving $1S0 bal ance on hand. There is also real prop erty appraised at $2310. John F. Nelson, administrator of tho estate of John F. Meder, deceased, filed a report, showing $375 received and $323 balance on hand. This includes all of the property. Marie J. Clarke, guardian of Josephine H. and James P. Keliher, minors, was au thorized to sell a certain mortgage so as to pay a Judgment of the Supreme Court, amounting to $2157. This sum was re ceived from the Order of Foresters, and the Supreme Court decided that the min ors are not entitled to the money. This was Insurance on the life of the father of the minors, which was originally made payable to the wife. The guardian, In a J petition, states that she has not enough funds on hand to pay the judgment, thus making It necessary to dispose of the mortgage. James Barry was appointed adminis trator of the estate of John Fay, de ceased, valued at a nominal sum. Both "Want a New Trial. F. L. Richmond, who sued the Southern Pacific Company for $10,000 damages, is not satisfied with the verdict of the Jury for $925, and yesterday, by his attorneys, Chamberlain & Thomas, asked for 13 days' time to file a motion for a new trial, which 'was granted. On Monday the de fendant was allowed 10 days to file a mo tion for a new trial. Divorces Granted. E. S. "Wills was granted a divorce from her husband, D. H. "Wills, by Judge Cle land, yesterday, on the ground of cruel treatment Tho parties were married 'n this city in 1SSS, and the evidence of tho plaintiff wa3 that tho defendant choked The Latest Ladies' Lace Waists And Combination Lace and Ribbon Waists So handsome that It's worth a Trip down town to see them. Brown's Table Linens We have secured the Portland agency for the best Table Linens In the world, manufactured by John S. Brown & Son, Belfast, Ireland. The name Is a guarantee, and we invito our patrons to examine the goods. Ladies' Tailor-Made Suits $12.85 Today, last day This line of suits consists of the lat est Spring styles. In Bton, Fly-front, Reefer and Tight-fitting effects, In Vene tians, Homespuns, Coverts and Cheviots. The colors are, black, blue, brown, tan, Oxford, medium gray and light gray. Basement Specials Leather Carpet-Beatera and Furniture Dusters, three sizes, 20oi 25c and 30c each. S-quart Planished Tin Cof- 7)'? 0i. fee Pots; each ZD LIS Manila Fiber Scrub Brushes; A pi-e The swellest and most up-to-date importation of Suits that has ever been shown in Portland. Also received an impor tation of Silk Capes in ail the latest Parisian designs. Don't fail to examine our collection of Silk Waists they are the handsomest on the Coast. SPECIAL SALE ON FURS THE 5ILYERHELD FUR MANUFACTURING CO. LEADING FURRIERS OF THE WEST. 283-285 Morrison Street, Portland, Oregon HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR RAW FURS ! Willamette Iron JAMES LOTAN, Manaacr, PORTLAND, OREGON IRONFOUNDERS, MACHINISTS, BOILERMAKERS AND STEAMBOAT BUiLDERS Designers and builders of Marine Engines and Bo lers, Mining and Dredging Machinery and General Mill and Iron Work. FIro Hydrants, Pulleys, Shafting, etc. Correspondence solicited. and beat her on numerous occasions, and one time injured her very badly. Edna Hedges was divorced from "Wilfc- lam Hedges because of desertion. They were married In Portland In November, 1SSS, and he abandoned her a few months subseauent. Court Notes. Counsel for Andrew Carlson was allowed one day's further time to file a motion for a new trial. Mattle Miller pleaded guilty to an in formation charging her with larceny of J23 from Frank Miller, and was sentenced to four months in the County Jail. "W. G. Eaton yesterday filed suit n the State Circuit Court against the 3outhern Pacific Company to recover ?5G0 dam ages on account of a horse which was run over on February 2. The plaintiff avers that there was a gap In the fence at a point where tho statute requires tho de fendant to fence its track. . GITNS FOR MILITIAMEN. Battery A Is to Ilnvc Two Kino New Field Pieces. Light Battery A is soon to have two fine field" pieces, to replace the ancient Napo leons that have been used so long. Yes terday Adjutant-General Gantenbeln mado a requisition on tho "War Department for the two guns, and full equipment, accord ing to the arrangements made with the Secretary of War while he was in Wash ington a short time ago. These guns are to be an exact type of the field pieces now used by the Artillery branch of the Army, and will be furnished with several rounds of shells and shrapnel. The Governor's requisition, made out yesterday by Adjutant-General Gantenbeln. called for the following articles: Two 3.2-lnch B. L. steel guns; two carriages and equipages; two carriage limbers and equipages; two caissons and equipage; two caisson lim bers and equipage; two sets wheel har ness; two sets lead harness; ten rounds of shells, and 20 rounds of shrapnel. The purchase of this splendid battery armament will not take at all from the present available military funds for the Guard. The National appropriation for the Guard for the past two or three years has not been paid by the "War Department, and the Military Board concluded this would be an excellent method of getting the money, and at the same time placing the battery on the same basis of efficiency with the best batteries of the country. It Is expected that the new guns will ar rive before very long, and when they come tho battery will have to modify Its drill somewhat. The rapid-fire 3-lnch naval guns promised for the Naval Battalion have not been heard from yet, but will doubtless be received soon. These are be ing loaned to the Oregon Battalion by tho Navy Department for drill purposes. "When Our Men's Spring Suits Aro well made, and perfect-fitting, and our prices are guaranteed good values. Men's All-Wool CnssImereM, ?S.50 to $15.00 a. suit. Men's All-Wool Cheviots, $10.00 to $14. 50 a suit. Men's All-Wool Serges, $10.00 to ?1S.00 a suit. Men's Finest "Worsteds, $15.00 to $22.50 a salt. Men's Short Covert Top $13.85 Coats; each Men's Fine "Worsted Tronsers, $3.50 to $0.00 pair. Just Received New lines of Men's Neckwear. Men's and Boys' Bicycle Suits and Pants. Men's White Crush Hats $1.00 and $1.50 each Percale and Madras Shirts $1.00, $1.50 and $2 each Young Men's Suits Black and blue AU-Wool CO Serge; a suit vyO Young Men's Oxford gray ouble- J 2. uneviot suits, with double breasted vests; a suit Boys' Suits Boys' Dquble-breasted All- (o 7f Wool Suits; gray stripes ,hi r and mixtures; a suit , tw w Baseballs, Bats, Masks, Catchers' Mitts, etc, given free with all Boys Suits sold by us. 00. & Steel Works I the two cutters promised have been sent to the state and the Government appropri- ation to the State Naval Reserve has been utilized In purchasing two one-pounders, i the Guard will be in possession of some formidable artillery, not the least signifi cant of which are the two old Gatlings now at the Armory. 1 8 WILL PAY ALL ORDERS. Postolllce Extends Money-Order Resr- UllltlOHM. Postmaster Croasman has received a circular from the Department Informing him that hereafter Postmasters of firt and second-class offices are authorized to cash all money orders, irrespective cf place of payment, and to cah orders drr.wn on their respective offices, the ad vices of which have not been received- Tho Department has for some tife past authorized the Postmasters at certain of the larger Postofflces to cash all "money orders presented, and to cash orders, the advices of which had not been received. The scheme worked satisfactorily, and the time has now arrived when the De partment deems It proper to extend this practice, so as to embrace all Postofflces in the first and second class. From this time on all money orders pre sented at the Postoffico here, irrespective of the place of payment named on such order, will be cashed, it being, of course, reauired that the Identity of the owner shall be established as In all other cases, and any money order drawn upon this office will be cashed, whether the corre sponding advice has reached the office or act. It is believed by the Department that this measure, having for Its object the Improvement of the money-order service, embraces features which must have tho substantial approval of the business pub lic, and will result In reducing the com plaints made because of the practice fol lowed heretofore. q o BUSINESS ITEMS. If Baby Ib Cuttlnjr Teeth, Bo snre and use that old and well-tried remedy. Mrs. "WlnsJow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething-. It soothes the child, softens the gumj. allays all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. t o P Pianos Organs "Wiley B. Allen Co. K mil 14 fjrQpllar